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Patronal festival of Atzala

Atzala, Puebla

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The patronal festival of Atzala is on July 25 in honor of Santiago the apostle, where residents of all ages celebrate solemnly in the church.

Municipality

Atzala is one of the 217 municipalities of the Mexican state of Puebla, it is located in the southwest of the entity and is part of the Nexapa River basin, which comes down from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The climate is warm, with rain in summer. and autumn, it has religious buildings such as the church of Santiago Apóstol, dating back to the 16th century. The patron saint's day is July 25 in honor of Santiago the Apostle.

Festivities

The patronal festival is on July 25th in honor of Santiago the Apostle. There is also a fair on the Friday of Sorrows before Holy Week and the traditional Day of the Dead. On the annual commemoration of the Day of the Dead, dances are held in which it is customary for men to wear feminine attire.


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